[Histonet] CPT coding clarification

[Richard Cartun]

If a clinician puts four GI biopsies (from different sites) into one formalin container, resulting in one paraffin block, I know that there can only be one 88305-TC charge.  However, can the pathologist bill 88305-26x4 for each individual tissue specimen?  Thanks.

Richard

Richard W. Cartun, Ph.D.
Director, Histology & Immunopathology
Director, Biospecimen Collection Programs
Assistant Director, Anatomic Pathology
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